APH Networks Lounge: World's Most Powerful: Wicked Lasers The Torch



In today's world, the term [electric] torch is often used simultaneously with flashlight. But remember why torches were called 'torches' in the first place? Because these portable open fires have some real burning power (After all, it does carry real fire and fuel) in addition to, well, some l...

Intel's Moorestown would make iPhone less secure



From InfoWorld: Putting Intel's Moorestown chip package inside a future version of the iPhone would make the smart phone less secure, according to an independent security researcher.

"That will make the iPhone x86 and that will make a lot of attacks easier," said Dino Dai Zovi, an...

Acer Netbook Shipments to Beat Asus's Eee PC



From PC World: Acer, the world's third-largest PC vendor, said shipments of its Aspire one netbook could reach 6 million units this year, which would edge out Asustek Computer's popular Eee PC at the top of the market.

Asus has set a target for Eee PC shipments this year of 5 million, which...

Sun misses analyst forecasts for revenue, earnings



From CNET News.com: Sun Microsystems reported a 7 percent drop in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, coming in the midrange of its previously lowered earnings forecast.

The embattled hardware maker posted revenue of $2.99 billion for the quarter, a drop from its year-ago performance.

Sun...

Intel Joins Taiwan on Linux OS for Netbooks



From PC World: ntel, the world's largest chip maker, created Moblin to use with devices that run on Intel Atom microprocessors. The open source software includes a Linux kernel, a user interface, a browser, developer tools and other resources that Intel will continue to optimize as part of the...

Intel, Asus partner on 'dream PC' design site



From CNET News.com: The site divides its focus into three "conversation groups," in which consumers work together to design Netbooks, notebooks, and gaming notebooks.

"Visitors to the site can share ideas, vote on submitted concepts and engage in discussions with other community members...
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